JVN#90813656
Wireshark for Windows issue where an arbitrary file may be deleted

Overview

Wireshark for Windows contains an issue where an arbitrary file may be deleted.

Products Affected

Wireshark for Windows versions prior to 2.2.3

Wireshark for Windows versions prior to 2.0.9

Description

Wireshark for Windows uses a software updating library called WinSparkle. Wireshark for Windows contains an issue where an arbitrary directory of file may be deleted due to an issue contained in WinSparkle (JVN#96681653).

Impact

An arbitrary directory or file may be deleted with the privileges of the application.

Solution

Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.